1998 · 26 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1998 Aston Martin DB7 MOT pass rate and common faults

149 MOT tests in 2024. 86.6% passed first time, compared with 64.9% for all cars the same age.

133Well above average
Passed first time86.6%
Failed or needed repairs13.4%
Typical mileage at test62,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 149 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.0%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.0%
  3. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.3%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.3%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.3%
  6. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed0.7%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected0.7%
    1 marked dangerous
  8. Parking brake control - lever: inoperative0.7%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value0.7%
    2 marked dangerous
  10. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened0.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes12.8%
  2. Lights & electrics5.4%
  3. Body & chassis4.0%
  4. Suspension4.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  7. Tyres0.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.4%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened6.7%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play6.0%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.4%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake performance: excessively binding. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1998 Aston Martin DB7?

In 2024, 86.6% of 1998 Aston Martin DB7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 149 tests. The average for all 26-year-old cars was 64.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1998 Aston Martin DB7?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1998 Aston Martin DB7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 133, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).